Mrs. H. Posted April 4, 2012 #101 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I've just been reunited with my passport! YAY for FEDEX and my great neighbor! Tomorrow I will (hopefully) be reunited with my family and you can bet I will be singing some Peaches and Herb! Thank you all for your support! Wishing you a safe flight, a very happy reunion with your family and a fantastic cruise! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drumexpert510 Posted April 4, 2012 #102 Share Posted April 4, 2012 hey, First off I am so sorry to hear about what happened... I probably would have died. Second, I thought that with the Closed circuit transportation legislation. You did not need a passport if your ship was leaving from and returning to the same port. All you need, is a birth certificate, and sign a release paper. If you didnt have your birth certificate. They are available at a vital statistics office in Tampa... Did NCL offer this to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monicajay Posted April 4, 2012 #103 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thanks for the reminder! Best wishes for your flight to Belize.... Don't forget to keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms belp Posted April 4, 2012 #104 Share Posted April 4, 2012 My passport was left on the printer once. Luckily we discovered it before going to DFW for an overseas flight. It was recovered from our home and back 40 miles with very little time to spare. I still remember that feeling. Hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted April 4, 2012 #105 Share Posted April 4, 2012 You have an unbelievably wonderful attitude and that in itself is a gift to your family. What a wonderful example for your boys! Obviously you have a neighbor who is also a friend. So glad you were able to come up with a "plan B". Safe journey to reunite with your family. Wishing you many wonderful memories!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted April 4, 2012 #106 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Please write & let us know when you are aboard, reunited with the family. Bon Voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billie5 Posted April 4, 2012 #107 Share Posted April 4, 2012 You can do a closed loop cruise with a raised seal Birth Certificate and a photo Just a tiny little correction. Some jurisdictions do not issue raised seal birth certificates. If I recall correctly, New York City is one of these. An officially issued certificate is required, which often does have a raised seal, but not always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'manewbie Posted April 4, 2012 Author #108 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'm sitting in the Miami Airport waiting for my connecting flight to Belize - it's on time! If all goes well, I should be there in 3 1/2 hours --- fingers crossed and prayers are appreciated! I'll write again when I'm back in Tampa on Sunday after the cruise - and i promise you I will not be writing on the small size of the lobster or the worn carpets - just get me to my three guys and I will be a happy camper! Thanks all for being here - you've all helped so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che5904 Posted April 4, 2012 #109 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'm sitting in the Miami Airport waiting for my connecting flight to Belize - it's on time! If all goes well' date=' I should be there in 3 1/2 hours --- fingers crossed and prayers are appreciated! I'll write again when I'm back in Tampa on Sunday after the cruise - and i promise you I will not be writing on the small size of the lobster or the worn carpets - just get me to my three guys and I will be a happy camper! Thanks all for being here - you've all helped so much![/quote'] My fingers, toes and anything else I can cross for you are crossed and lots of prayers going your way. Soon you will be reunited with your DH and boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym933 Posted April 4, 2012 #110 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'm sitting in the Miami Airport waiting for my connecting flight to Belize - it's on time! If all goes well' date=' I should be there in 3 1/2 hours --- fingers crossed and prayers are appreciated! I'll write again when I'm back in Tampa on Sunday after the cruise - and i promise you I will not be writing on the small size of the lobster or the worn carpets - just get me to my three guys and I will be a happy camper! Thanks all for being here - you've all helped so much![/quote'] Good luck, have an awesome 1/2 cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bplazo Posted April 4, 2012 #111 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Have great time. I just love your attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcelh Posted April 4, 2012 #112 Share Posted April 4, 2012 hey, First off I am so sorry to hear about what happened... I probably would have died. Second, I thought that with the Closed circuit transportation legislation. You did not need a passport if your ship was leaving from and returning to the same port. All you need, is a birth certificate, and sign a release paper. If you didnt have your birth certificate. They are available at a vital statistics office in Tampa... Did NCL offer this to you? But if she wasn't born in Florida that wouldn't be an option, would it? Our daughter had to get a new one recently and had to contact the vital statistics office in the state where she was born. I'm guessing OP didn't live in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russianmom Posted April 4, 2012 #113 Share Posted April 4, 2012 But if she wasn't born in Florida that wouldn't be an option, would it? Our daughter had to get a new one recently and had to contact the vital statistics office in the state where she was born. I'm guessing OP didn't live in Florida. I think she said they were from Maryland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean24 Posted April 4, 2012 #114 Share Posted April 4, 2012 So glad you should be on your way to your men right now. Can't wait to hear about the trip when you return. --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?kjdqco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubbysan Posted April 4, 2012 #115 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hope you have the BEST VACATION of your life! If anything, hopefully this thread will prevent others from making the same mistake. It is definitely something I would have done. Being a mother, and having to juggle everything those last couple days before vacation, I totally understand. You have a lot of class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted April 4, 2012 #116 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Here's hoping she's meeting up with her family right about now! I hope they all have the best vacation ever!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestof9 Posted April 4, 2012 #117 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Safe travels!! Hope you're reunited and already having a DOD ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted April 4, 2012 #118 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I am so glad you got your passport and that you're almost on your way to Belize. I'll be watching for your report on Sunday or so letting us know how your cruise went. Hopefully it will be a wonderful one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choochala Posted April 4, 2012 #119 Share Posted April 4, 2012 You ROCK! I am so inspired by your attitude and disposition that I can't help but know you will have a great time! Thanks for showing us all how to cope in stressfull situations and reminding us that sometimes life just gets in the way. Take care, have fun and enjoy your holiday! You soooo deserve it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bars7816 Posted April 4, 2012 #120 Share Posted April 4, 2012 "I've been in the motherhood business for almost 22 years now and I often would say that I'd like to go to a hotel by myself for some "me" time. Now I know that "me" time is grossly overrated." That is so funny. Be careful what you wish for!! And the irony of the whole thing is that you were making copies of the passports so that you would have backup! We always sit in the driveway for a minute or two to check for passports, tickets, hotel reservations, etc. We get excited and become a bit drifty at the last minute. So glad it all worked out. Do wonder, though, if something could have been done to get you on the ship since you had a copy of your passport. And it seems that an overnight delivery service could have sent the passport to the first port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroQueen Posted April 4, 2012 #121 Share Posted April 4, 2012 What a classy lady you are and a wonderful inspiration to all of us and your boys. Hope you are now reunited with the family and having a wonderful time. Please report back and let us know how it went. what a wonderful post!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted April 4, 2012 #122 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'm thinking no news is good news :) Hope you're having a fabulous time with your family, like everyone else, I so admire your attitude. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brmoqueen Posted April 4, 2012 #123 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Oh my, my worst nightmare! But I LOVE your attitude...no blame at all on the cruiseline even tho so many more would blame them for something!! WTG OP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms belp Posted April 5, 2012 #124 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I hope you caught up with your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kocruiser Posted April 5, 2012 #125 Share Posted April 5, 2012 What an incredibly bad experience with such an incredibly positive outlook! Enjoy your few days alone then enjoy your cruise with your family! I read your post to my wife and she cried...then responded with if I did that you would not be so sympathetic. After reading your posting maybe I could be. It's not the end of the world, but something to look back on and laugh about and I am sure will be held over your head for years to come! Have a great family vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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